Autonomic Responses During the Valsalva Maneuver and Deep Breathing Test Depend on the Experimental Setup

Autonomic Responses During the Valsalva Maneuver and Deep Breathing Test Depend on the Experimental Setup

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of procedural differences during the Valsalva maneuver and deep breathing test in autonomic nervous system testing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• male
• ≥ 18 year
• normal ECG-12

Exclusion Criteria:

• any known disease
• smoking
• any intake of regular medicine